The first prey to have fallen to a predator’s hunger, reborn. A prehistoric patron saint, changing form across the eons: first a small, crawling creature lost to time, then, after many variations, a fallow deer.
Pictogram reads
"Martyr"
Literal pictogram interpretation: person kneeling and praying for mercy.
Wald is the quiet witness to every life claimed in the endless cycle of predator and prey. He is the warm welcome awaiting the fallen, a guide who greets each frightened soul in the Endless Forest. His presence is gentle and always polite, but there is no spark of urgency or sorrow in him. The tides of life and death have long since worn off his edge. Fear, grief, and hope are just ripples of the primordial sea. He listens out of duty, comforts when expected, but nothing lingers in him.
Time has dulled the world for Wald. There is nothing left to rush toward, so he is patient. No point in cruelty, so he is kind. These aren’t virtues, but consequences — this stag has seen every plea, every final cry, every wide-eyed terror. None are new. It can't reach him anymore. And so, he walks the Endless Forest, a witness of the cycle.
Added a new reference image
Tried a quick flat style, so I can knock these out quickly for my characters.
Hydde - Phylin - Wald - Murai
Augh he's so beautiful...
Signature by Rinniekins
Such a beautiful creature!
Its so nice to see your art of them and i really look forward to
meeting the others as well : ) We are so glad that you have returned!
Signature by Hoodie
there he is
Ahh, thank you all so much!
And aw, Oxy, his heart grows warmer every time he sees Whisper with a poppy in her hair <3
Hydde - Phylin - Wald - Murai
I absolutely love your art.
Signature by Fernelescent
Missing you Wald!
Signature by Hoodie
Wald, I missed you so much
P, this is an incredibly beautiful and cute drawing, it's just delightful!
Signature by Fernelescent
- Thank you for your kind
I have soo many drawings in my sketchbook from the last year, i am trying to catch up!
And Wald is such a handsome stag o_o !
Signature by Hoodie
P, I like your drawings very
Wald turned out so charming, I can't take my eyes off him!
Signature by Fernelescent
What a beautiful stag! The
P, your portrait is wonderful! And the bow makes the picture so festive!
AAAh how did I miss this!!
Signature by Rinniekins
Koro and I adore your
it always makes me happy to
P, thank you so much for such
I've missed the forest, and I hope I can see P again soon <3
I am genuinely so touched by this gift, it's hard for me to think of a better time for me to see this. It's been a rough winter but I'm on a much better course now. Thank you so much again, this is the sweetest thing anyone has done for me in a long time. I hope you've been well, friend!
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Thank you everyone else for
I'm excited to see you all in the forest once more! Wald has been slumbering too long.
Hydde - Phylin - Wald - Murai
I saw you today. You're
Thank you, Kitty! Would love
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I like spending time with